Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
UK
Telephone: +44 1412420133
E-mail: Jordan.McRae@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Scottish Air Quality and Website Database
Reference number: CASE/688677
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90731100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Since 2006, the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database project (SAQD) has collated air quality data obtained by local authorities and made these widely available via a dedicated website. Other key elements of the project include ensuring the quality and compatibility of data, improved mapping of background pollutant concentrations and analysis of trends in air pollution in Scotland.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SAQD is a valuable resource for the Scottish Government, SEPA, local authorities and others with an interest in air quality, and contributes to the development and assessment of air quality policy and legislation in Scotland. It also supports central and local government and SEPA in undertaking their statutory responsibilities in relation to air quality at Scottish, UK and international levels. In addition, the database provides information which allows health professionals to assess, in near real-time, any health effects of, for example, air pollution episodes and, for longer term epidemiological studies. To ensure that the website is as comprehensive as possible, there are also prominent links to other sources of air quality data and information in Scotland such as the SEPA Scottish Pollution Release Inventory and the Low Emission Zones Scotland website.
The Scottish Government wishes to continue this work, and further develop and enhance the services provided through the SAQD, together with ensuring that it remains accessible and relevant to the widest possible range of users.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 month optional extension period
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There will be the option to extend for 12 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Tenderers must be UKAS Accredited and hold ISO 17025. Tenderers who do not hold this accreditation will not have their bid considered further.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, they types of insurance indicated below:
Professional Risk Indemnity: 1 000 000 GBP
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: In accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.
Public Liability: 1 000 000 GBP
Bidders must also have a Dun and Bradsteet failure score higher than 50.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Minimum number of relevant examples: 2
Suppliers must provide two different examples of your experience. Each different example must be relevant to the requirement. Examples should be concise but generally in the 300 word range. Examples should be recent, within the last 3 years.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/02/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/02/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The PCS-Tender Project Code is 25797 ITT Code 53101
Bidders must complete the SPD along with all other tender documentation contained within PCS-T. The SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25797. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Scottish Ministers’ commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland, as described in the specification.
Tenderers should not provide details of any existing initiatives they already undertake as part of their day-to-day business and the community benefits proposed must be generated specifically for and as a result of this contract.
Good answers will demonstrate to evaluators that the tenderer has a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter of this contract and how the proposed benefits will reflect the national outcomes described in the Specification.
Proposals can be innovative but must be tangible and measurable, so that they can be monitored and reported throughout the contract.
(SC Ref:753677)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
5 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/01/2024